CA assisted living operator owes $443,460 for wage, overtime violations, state says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 30, 2016
The operator of five assisted living facilities in California has been cited for multiple wage theft violations totaling $443,460, according to California’s labor commissioner.
Bill would restore joint employer definition
Oct 29, 2015
Legislation approved Oct. 28 by the House Education and the Workforce Committee would negate the National Labor Relations Board’s August decision that changed the standard for determining joint employer...
Business briefs, Sept. 2
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 02, 2022
Indiana State Nursing Board settles with Justice Department over discrimination against people with opioid use disorder … North Dakota down 1,500 long-term care workers since start of pandemic … LeadingAge...
Employee retention is this provider’s ‘secret sauce’ for success
By
Karen Krissinger
Apr 18, 2022
At this long-term care community, employee retention is high. What is the secret sauce to retaining staff?
3 keys to optimal COVID vaccine campaigns for senior living organizations
By
Gigi Acevedo-Parker
Wendy King
Mar 18, 2021
A COVID vaccination program is one way to protect everyone’s interests, but careful footwork is required.
Vexed by vaccinations? 5 communication strategies to encourage ongoing adoption
By
Courtney Malengo, APR
Mar 01, 2021
The reality is, if we cannot figure out the best ways to communicate, then vaccine adoption will continue to lag, plaguing healthcare workers and the broader public.
Learn how to fight burnout at the McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo in 1 week
Jun 10, 2021
A session titled “Strategies to protect and connect residents, families and care teams in senior living communities,” will be the middle of three sessions at the fifth annual McKnight’s Senior Living...
Senator pushes for additional funding for long-term care facilities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 20, 2021
Maine state Sen. Brad Farrin (R) is urging Gov. Janet Mills to channel more federal funds toward increasing reimbursement rates for direct care workers in the state.
Coronavirus bill provisions would ‘decimate’ senior living workforce, organizations say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 17, 2020
Provisions in a multi-billion dollar bill to provide coronavirus-related relief to workers would “significantly curtail our caregiver workforce” and must be addressed, Argentum President and CEO James...
Worker shortage, mounting risks call for creative solutions
By
Jordan Parnell
Gerald Stoll
Feb 27, 2020
Pressures are intensifying as we move forward, making it imperative for providers across the continuum to sharpen their risk-management capabilities even as they get creative where they can on the problem-solving...